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A box truck turned right on Tiffany Street. It struck a 51-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a severe head injury. She was found unconscious. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old woman was crossing Tiffany Street with the signal when a northbound RAM box truck made a right turn and struck her under its undercarriage. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, with internal complaints noted. The report lists no explicit driver errors, but the crash happened during a turn while the pedestrian crossed legally. The truck had no damage despite the force of impact. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Council and mayor strike deal to rein in last-mile warehouses. Delivery vans choke streets. Residents breathe fumes. Councilmember Alexa Avilés and others demand rules. New permits, pollution checks, and safety reviews loom. City promises action. Advocates vow to watch.

On May 30, 2024, the New York City Council and Mayor Adams' administration agreed to pursue regulation of last-mile delivery warehouses. The deal emerged during negotiations over the 'City of Yes for Economic Opportunity' zoning plan, which the Council approved. The matter summary notes, 'the administration has pledged to support future legislation to cut pollution from these warehouses and propose rules to restrict new facilities.' Councilmember Alexa Avilés (District 38) and 28 colleagues sent a letter demanding stricter oversight. Avilés and advocates want special permits and environmental reviews to protect neighborhoods from traffic, pollution, and safety hazards. Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer promised a bill empowering the Department of Environmental Protection to regulate warehouse vehicle emissions. Councilmember Rafael Salamanca Jr. stressed the Council’s leverage: 'It gets to a point where you have to use your power of voting to get the attention of the city.' The City Planning Commission and Council must vote again before rules take effect. Advocates and councilmembers will monitor the administration’s follow-through.

• NYC's 'last-mile' delivery warehouses face a potential reckoning with regulation, gothamist.com, Published 2024-05-30

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

Two male cyclists traveling straight collided on Seneca Avenue in the Bronx. A 2-year-old riding an e-bike suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Both vehicles showed no damage. The crash caused serious injury without vehicle damage or ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Seneca Avenue in the Bronx involving two male cyclists, one on a bike traveling north and another on an e-bike. Both were going straight ahead when they collided. The 2-year-old e-bike rider sustained a serious injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes no vehicle damage and no ejection from the vehicles. The contributing factors are unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior are cited. The injured cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face even when traveling straight and without apparent vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided head-on on Randall Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries, including back pain and internal complaints. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:58 on Randall Avenue involving two sedans traveling east and north. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The GMC sedan struck with its right front bumper, while the Ford sedan impacted with its left front bumper. Both drivers were injured; one suffered back injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision resulted in damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles, underscoring the impact severity. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx, injuring a 60-year-old female driver. The collision involved unsafe speed and driver distraction. The injured driver suffered lower leg injuries and was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:05 on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: one traveling north making a left turn, the other traveling south going straight. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the southbound vehicle. The 60-year-old female driver of the southbound sedan was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the injured driver. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan moving south on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcyclist was traveling east on Randall Avenue when his motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound sedan. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining back injuries and experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The motorcyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash and complained of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two drivers hurt as sedan and SUVs collide on Bruckner Boulevard. Both vehicles struck in the rear. Back injuries and abrasions. Police list no clear driver errors. Streets remain unforgiving.

According to the police report, a crash at 5:19 AM on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx involved a sedan and two SUVs. Both the male driver of the sedan and the female driver of a Honda SUV were injured, suffering back injuries and abrasions. The sedan was hit at the center back end; the Honda SUV was struck on the right rear bumper. Both vehicles were traveling southwest and going straight before impact. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified for the sedan driver and none for the SUV driver. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. Neither driver was ejected or used safety equipment. The report does not indicate any victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped carrying two men was struck from behind by a box truck traveling northbound on Bruckner Expressway. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2023 moped and a 2011 box truck, both traveling northbound. The moped, carrying two occupants, was struck at its center front end by the box truck's center back end. The moped driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The box truck driver held a valid license. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound bus rear-ended a box truck on Edgewater Road in the Bronx. The impact injured a 12-year-old front-seat passenger in the bus, causing neck contusions. Police cite following too closely and other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:38 AM on Edgewater Road in the Bronx, a northbound bus collided with the rear of a northbound box truck. The bus sustained center front end damage, while the box truck was damaged at its center back end. The crash injured a 12-year-old male occupant seated in the front passenger seat of the bus. He suffered neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The bus driver, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead before impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors and systemic vehicular factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered injuries, including chest trauma and whiplash. The crash caused shock and pain complaints. Vehicle damage was sustained on left and right front bumpers and doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx at 15:40. Two sedans traveling north and east collided, impacting the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper and doors of the other. Both drivers, males aged 20 and 32, were injured and experienced shock. The 20-year-old driver suffered chest injuries and complained of pain or nausea, while the 32-year-old front passenger reported whiplash and injuries to the entire body. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was noted. The collision highlights risks posed by driver actions and vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04